Artwork
A Book Peddler
A Book Peddler is an ink print by the Baroque artist H. Numan. It dates from 1758 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
A Book Peddler is a 1758 woodcut print by H. Numan, executed on laid paper.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a traveling bookseller carrying a bundle of books, accompanied by a dog near a rustic hut, set against a stormy sky. The scene conveys a sense of the peddler's weariness and determination.
Technique & Style
The woodcut's sharp lines and shading create a textured, carved appearance, characteristic of the medium. The artist's use of this technique lends a rough, tactile quality to the image.
Artist & collection
